| 2020-03-18 | 
                                                                                            Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival | 
                                                                                            For foreign long-term pass holders, only those working in the country’s essential services sector ... | 
                                                                                            International SOS  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-22 | 
                                                                                            Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival | 
                                                                                            Airlines cannot allow passengers who do not have the embassy’s letter of approval to board their f... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-26 | 
                                                                                            Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival | 
                                                                                            Only 400 M'sians allowed in from S'pore per day, apply for permit first, says Ismail Sabri. The Seni... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-25 | 
                                                                                            Awareness campaigns | 
                                                                                            Do not discriminate against migrant workers, Health DG warns... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-26 | 
                                                                                            Awareness campaigns | 
                                                                                            The Transport Ministry has created a special website to provide the latest information on the agenci... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-21 | 
                                                                                            Awareness campaigns | 
                                                                                            The Health Ministry has urged caution over the upcoming Hari Raya festivities after a new Covid-19 c... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-29 | 
                                                                                            Awareness campaigns | 
                                                                                            There is no need to wear face mask when carrying out activities alone such as jogging or driving, sa... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-27 | 
                                                                                            Awareness campaigns | 
                                                                                            Recovered Covid-19 patients risk getting re-infected if they defy ministry's advice... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-22 | 
                                                                                            Awareness campaigns | 
                                                                                            District police have reminded the public that only they, the Malaysian Volunteer Corps (Rela) and th... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-01 | 
                                                                                            Awareness campaigns | 
                                                                                            The Human Resources Ministry has listed some 'dos and donts' for employers and employees following t... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-28 | 
                                                                                            Awareness campaigns | 
                                                                                            DG still warns Malaysians not to be complacent... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-15 | 
                                                                                            Border checks  | 
                                                                                            Those travelling into Singapore from Malaysia via sea or land will be exempted from the new border r... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-08 | 
                                                                                            Border closure  | 
                                                                                            Malaysia bans cruise ships indefinitely... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-06 | 
                                                                                            Border closure  | 
                                                                                            For now, Malaysians in Singapore not allowed to return, says Ismail Sabri... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-04 | 
                                                                                            Border closure  | 
                                                                                            From 4 May, foreign spouses of Malaysian citizens with long-term social passes and dependent social ... | 
                                                                                            International SOS  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-18 | 
                                                                                            Border closure  | 
                                                                                            The restrictions under the ‘Movement Control Order’, which is in effect till at least 31 March, ... | 
                                                                                            International SOS  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-28 | 
                                                                                            Border closure  | 
                                                                                            Malaysia tightens border control to guard against import of COVID-19 cases by illegal immigrants... | 
                                                                                            CNA  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-17 | 
                                                                                            Border closure  | 
                                                                                            Malaysians working in neighbouring countries of Singapore and Thailand will not be allowed to commut... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-27 | 
                                                                                            Border closure  | 
                                                                                            From 27 April, Malaysians in Singapore require approval from the High Commission of Malaysia before ... | 
                                                                                            International SOS  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-22 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Catholic Church yet to get green light from authorities to reopen... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-15 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            List of essential services expanded to 15 for third phase of MCO ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-04 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Barber shops, hair salons to reopen in Sarawak from June 9 but only hair cutting services allowed... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-21 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Council of Churches says its churches to open only when MCO is lifted... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-20 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Ismail Sabri: Commercial filming allowed during Conditional MCO with stringent SOP... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-06 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                             The government has made a U-turn and revoked its decision to allow Heineken Malaysia Bhd and Carlsb... | 
                                                                                            Ther Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-07 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Apart from allowing hair salons, beauty parlours, night market and bazaar to resume operations, the ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-01 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Restriction on ATM operating hours lifted... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-10 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Non-Muslim houses of worship in green zones can reopen from June 10 (updated)... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-13 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            FAQs on hotel operations during the conditional MCO was available for download at the ministry's web... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-04 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Conditional MCO: LRT, MRT, bus services to resume normal operating hours from May 4. trains and buse... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-13 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Govt rescinds decision to allow hair, beauty salons to operate... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-10 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Sabah oil palm estates, mills in six districts given conditional green light to operate... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-23 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            IRB resumes operations on April 23, but only for some services ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-22 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Bistros allowed to reopen in Miri, but no entertainment allowed... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-26 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Veterinary clinics will now be allowed to operate but pet owners must call ahead and fix an appointm... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-18 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Ismail Sabri: ATMs to only operate from 8am to 8pm, new SOPs for delivery during Ramadan... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-01 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Ismail Sabri: Eateries, supermarkets, petrol stations and food delivery services to only operate fro... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-24 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Sarawakians must remain indoors from 7pm to 7am until March 31 (updated)... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-25 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            A jobless man was sentenced to 9 months' jail for slapping a guard at a supermarket which was closed... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-18 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            Malaysians only allowed to fly during MCO for emergency reasons, says Ismail Sabri. He added that al... | 
                                                                                            Malay Mail  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-07 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            domestic tourism was now allowed... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-26 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            Over 300,000 people registered so far with Gerak Malaysia app. Of the total registered, 100,000 had ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-10 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            Conditional MCO extended for another four weeks to June 9. "This means all rules and standard operat... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-21 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            The barbed wire fences around PJ Old Town Section 2, Section 3 and Section 4 were removed by the Arm... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-01 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            Interstate travel for married couples allowed starting Monday (June 1)... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-19 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            Inter-district travel allowed, social media reports otherwise are fake, says Ismail Sabri... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-16 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            Stern action awaits those who try to 'balik kampung' for Raya, says Ismail Sabri. The Senior Ministe... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-10 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            Four roads heading into Teluk Intan town will be closed off during the movement control order (MCO)... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-10 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            Interstate travel is to be allowed effective June 10. The Prime Minister said people would be allowe... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-07 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            From 7 May, inter-state travel will resume according to the schedule announced by the Royal Malaysia... | 
                                                                                            International SOS  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-24 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            A total of 1,566 vehicles were ordered to turn back at roadblocks set up at entry points into Pahang... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-18 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            Malaysians and foreign travellers (who are currently in Malaysia) are not allowed to fly from Penins... | 
                                                                                            International SOS  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-14 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            Passengers on resumed peninsula-East M'sia flights subject to screening... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-29 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            The minister said individuals who wished to move from one place to another within an infected local ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-08 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Pahang rolls out additional MCO aid worth over RM2.1mil... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-15 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Govt to impose price controls on essentials from April 15 until MCO ends... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-06 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Muhyiddin unveils RM10bil stimulus package for SMEs (updated)... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-02-20 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            On Feb 20, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad announced a RM20bil stimulus package in lig... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-28 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Hospitality sector urged to retrain, upskill their workforce. “The state government is also workin... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-05 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Sabah to give one-off RM300 aid to agriculture, food industry workers... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-16 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Securities Commission (SC) introduces further relief for public-listed companies in its commitment t... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-27 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Muhyiddin unveils RM250bil economic stimulus package known as package prihatin or caring package tha... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-30 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Government seeking proposals, suggestions on Covid-19 Bill... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-29 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Ports allowed to resume import-export activities from April 29 ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-23 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            The public can now donate to the Health Ministry in the battle against Covid-19, which has caused di... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-22 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Bank Negara Malaysia to help affected businesses and individuals, United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bh... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-30 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Sabah lets oil and gas sector resume operations ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-05 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Bank Negara slashes interest rates by 50bp to lowest since 2010 ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-06 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            APEC economies agree to keep markets open and trade flowing... | 
                                                                                            NZ Beehive  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-10 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            the government would extend the appeal period for Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) to May 31 for thos... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-17 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Workers who are issued a quarantine order for Covid-19 cannot be forced to take their annual leave, ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-15 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Private hospital investigated for increasing price of masks... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-19 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Covid-19 Testing Fund allows more Malaysians to undergo checks... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-10 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            S'wak announces second stimulus package worth RM1.1bil... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-14 | 
                                                                                            Emergency administrative structures activated or established | 
                                                                                            AGC: Laws for MCO Phase 2 gazetted... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-10 | 
                                                                                            Emergency administrative structures activated or established | 
                                                                                            Recovery MCO phase would be imposed from June 10 to Aug 31. Muhyiddin said the recovery MCO would be... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-15 | 
                                                                                            Full lockdown | 
                                                                                            Enhanced MCO lifted in Sungai Lui ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-25 | 
                                                                                            Full lockdown | 
                                                                                            Selayang Baru in Gombak under enhanced MCO  from Saturday (April 25) until May 3. The areas affected... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-29 | 
                                                                                            Full lockdown | 
                                                                                            Seven Hulu Langat villages under enhanced MCO as 71 tahfiz residents test positive. "The eMCO will i... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-20 | 
                                                                                            Full lockdown | 
                                                                                            More locations placed under enhanced MCO, including areas near KL Wholesale Market ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-31 | 
                                                                                            Full lockdown | 
                                                                                            KL condo put under enhanced movement control order Mar 31- Apr 13. The enhanced MCO will affect 3,20... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-03 | 
                                                                                            Full lockdown | 
                                                                                            enhanced MCO at Menara City One, Malayan Mansion, Selangor Mansion and the Masjid India area ended o... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-03 | 
                                                                                            Full lockdown | 
                                                                                            The semi-enhanced movement control order (MCO) in Kuala Langat is 43.3ha with 4.1km of barbed wire f... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-04 | 
                                                                                            Full lockdown | 
                                                                                            Enhanced MCO extended to May 12 in parts of Pusat Bandar Utara ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-27 | 
                                                                                            Full lockdown | 
                                                                                            Enhanced MCO: Residents of two areas will not be able to leave their homes for 2weeks when the govt ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-07 | 
                                                                                            Full lockdown | 
                                                                                            Govts of foreign nationals affected by enhanced MCO in apartment complexes to be notified... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-21 | 
                                                                                            Full lockdown | 
                                                                                            Enhanced MCO in parts of PJ Old Town lifted, barbed wire fences removed... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-15 | 
                                                                                            Full lockdown | 
                                                                                            Enhanced MCO for Kg Sungai Lui lifted except for tahfiz school and a house... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-14 | 
                                                                                            Full lockdown | 
                                                                                            Masjid India area placed under enhanced MCO... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-13 | 
                                                                                            General recommendations | 
                                                                                            All 14,500 Malaysian attendees of the 'tabligh' (religious) gathering at Seri Petaling Mosque held f... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-11 | 
                                                                                            General recommendations | 
                                                                                            Parents are advised not to bring their children to public places and shopping malls for their own sa... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-24 | 
                                                                                            General recommendations | 
                                                                                            business owners are advised to do temperature checks on their customers and provide hand sanitisers.... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-15 | 
                                                                                            General recommendations | 
                                                                                            Practise 'self-imposed curfew' during Raya, says Health DG... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-03 | 
                                                                                            Health screenings in airports and border crossings | 
                                                                                            From April 3 upon arrival, travellers will undergo screening by the Malaysian health authorities bef... | 
                                                                                            Intl SOS  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-29 | 
                                                                                            Health screenings in airports and border crossings | 
                                                                                            any Malaysian, permanent resident or expatriate returning from abroad would also be required to unde... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-11 | 
                                                                                            Health screenings in airports and border crossings | 
                                                                                             ... | 
                                                                                            PortugalNews  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-18 | 
                                                                                            Health screenings in airports and border crossings | 
                                                                                            Malaysian citizens and long-term pass holders returning to Malaysia will be subject to a health insp... | 
                                                                                            International SOS  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-15 | 
                                                                                            Health screenings in airports and border crossings | 
                                                                                            Passengers on resumed peninsula-East M'sia flights subject to screening... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-05 | 
                                                                                            International flights suspension | 
                                                                                            International flights to and from Penang International Airport (PIA) have halted from 5 April.... | 
                                                                                            Intl SOS  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-03 | 
                                                                                            Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            All Malaysians (inc non-citizens) who return to the country from April 3 will be immediately quarant... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-16 | 
                                                                                            Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            Malaysians who have returned from overseas have to go for a health check-up and undergo self-quarant... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-18 | 
                                                                                            Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            From 18 -31 March 2020, all Sabahans including their spouses and children who hold long-term social ... | 
                                                                                            International SOS  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-04 | 
                                                                                            Isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            Conditional MCO adoption differs in each state. Seven of the 13 states have decided to retain some r... | 
                                                                                            International SOS  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-16 | 
                                                                                            Isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            Malaysians who have returned from overseas have to go for a health check-up and undergo self-quarant... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-22 | 
                                                                                            Isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            Miri Hospital bars kids from visiting, tightens rules... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-13 | 
                                                                                            Isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            Health DG: Reduction of Covid-19 infectivity rate due to success of MCO... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-18 | 
                                                                                            Isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            From 18 -31 March 2020, all Sabahans including their spouses and children who hold long-term social ... | 
                                                                                            International SOS  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-18 | 
                                                                                            Isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            Sabah halts flights of university students due to congestion risk at quarantine centres... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-20 | 
                                                                                            Isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            Ismail Sabri: All arrivals in Malaysia to pay cost of own mandatory quarantine from June 1... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-10 | 
                                                                                            Isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            Sabah relaxes quarantine requirements for Malaysians entering the state... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-02 | 
                                                                                            Isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            No quarantine for M'sians arriving in Sabah, but prior screening a must... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-03 | 
                                                                                            Isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            From 3 April, there is a 14-day mandatory quarantine for passengers, including Malaysians, foreigner... | 
                                                                                            Intl SOS  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-10 | 
                                                                                            Isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            Home quarantine only from Wednesday (June 10) for M'sians returning from abroad who test negative. "... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-26 | 
                                                                                            Isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            Patients will be discharged even if they test positive after 14 days, says Health DG... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-11 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                             ... | 
                                                                                            International SOS  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-22 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            S'wak allows Friday prayers in mosques, but not Hari Raya prayers... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-05 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            Sarawak will implement the conditional movement control order (MCO) in stages after studying and ref... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-12 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            any public gathering involving more than 500 people should be postponed... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-28 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            Sabah allows electrical, fertiliser shops to operate three days a week ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-21 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            Muslims in the state should not visit graves of their loved ones on Hari Raya Aidilfitri as the Covi... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-04 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            MCO rules may be relaxed from May 4, but SOPs still apply, says Ismail Sabri ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-29 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            Annual Ramadan bazaars have been cancelled in Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Melaka and Terengganu have c... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-07 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            all sports activities that did not involve bodily contacts would be allowed, such as bowling, archer... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-16 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            All religious activities in mosques and surau will be suspended in line with the Special Muzakarah C... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-27 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            Malaysians will be allowed to have the usual number of passengers in their cars according to the cap... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-30 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            Sabah allows more businesses to operate under MCO ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-29 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            People buying food, essentials can now be accompanied by one family member under new MCO rules. The ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-03 | 
                                                                                            Mass population testing | 
                                                                                            Health Ministry to test staff, residents of senior citizen care centres ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-14 | 
                                                                                            Mass population testing | 
                                                                                            Health Ministry sticking to 'tried and tested' approach for Covid-19 screening... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-09 | 
                                                                                            Other public health measures enforced | 
                                                                                            all Malaysians travelling to Sarawak will have to undergo a Covid-19 test before entering the state... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-21 | 
                                                                                            Other public health measures enforced | 
                                                                                            children below 12 and senior citizens above 70 are not allowed to enter non-muslim houses of worship... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-04 | 
                                                                                            Other public health measures enforced | 
                                                                                            disinfection operations would be continued in trains, buses and ferries managed by Prasarana includi... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-08 | 
                                                                                            Other public health measures enforced | 
                                                                                            DBKL releases SOP for open-air markets and bazaars... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-22 | 
                                                                                            Other public health measures enforced | 
                                                                                            Health DG: All cough, flu-like symptoms must be viewed as possible Covid-19 cases. Health workers at... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-10 | 
                                                                                            Partial lockdown | 
                                                                                            MCO extended until April 28, PM announces (updated)... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-15 | 
                                                                                            Partial lockdown | 
                                                                                            MCO enters its third phase today (April 15) ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-01 | 
                                                                                            Partial lockdown | 
                                                                                            second phase of the MCO in effect 1-14 April ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-23 | 
                                                                                            Partial lockdown | 
                                                                                            Muhyiddin: MCO to be extended another two weeks to May 12. It is the third time that the government ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-25 | 
                                                                                            Partial lockdown | 
                                                                                            On Wednesday (March 25), Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced that the MCO would be ext... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-24 | 
                                                                                            Partial lockdown | 
                                                                                            All markets, supermarkets, coffee shops and restaurants in Sarawak can only open from 7am to 7pm sta... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-15 | 
                                                                                            Partial lockdown | 
                                                                                            Kuching now yellow zone with under 40 cases detected over two weeks... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-18 | 
                                                                                            Partial lockdown | 
                                                                                            Movement Control Order (MCO) in place from March 18-31 in place under the Prevention and Control of ... | 
                                                                                            Malaysia Govt  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-18 | 
                                                                                            Partial lockdown | 
                                                                                            From 18 - 31 March 2020, Sarawakians entering the state are subject to the 14-day Stay Home Notice, ... | 
                                                                                            International SOS  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-10 | 
                                                                                            Public services closure  | 
                                                                                            Sabah oil palm estates, mills in six districts given conditional green light to operate... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-26 | 
                                                                                            Public services closure  | 
                                                                                            Veterinary clinics will now be allowed to operate but pet owners must call ahead and fix an appointm... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-06 | 
                                                                                            Public services closure  | 
                                                                                             The government has made a U-turn and revoked its decision to allow Heineken Malaysia Bhd and Carlsb... | 
                                                                                            Ther Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-23 | 
                                                                                            Public services closure  | 
                                                                                            IRB resumes operations on April 23, but only for some services ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-13 | 
                                                                                            Public services closure  | 
                                                                                            Govt rescinds decision to allow hair, beauty salons to operate... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-15 | 
                                                                                            Public services closure  | 
                                                                                            List of essential services expanded to 15 for third phase of MCO ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-15 | 
                                                                                            Schools closure  | 
                                                                                            PT3 and UPSR cancelled, SPM postponed (updated) ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-09 | 
                                                                                            Schools closure  | 
                                                                                            Childcare centres in Sarawak to reopen from June 9 with strict SOP... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-20 | 
                                                                                            Schools closure  | 
                                                                                            Johor postpones all examinations under state Islamic dept to later date ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-18 | 
                                                                                            Schools closure  | 
                                                                                            Under MCO, all Kindergartens, schools and universities are closed.... | 
                                                                                            International SOS  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-04 | 
                                                                                            Schools closure  | 
                                                                                            Teachers to be on standby to return to school, says Education Ministry... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-07 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Govt contact tracing capability now at 80%-90%... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-18 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Medical professionals from China arrive in M'sia to share expertise in fighting Covid-19 ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-21 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Hospital University Malaysia Sabah launches state's first telemedicine service... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-15 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Govt issues PPE guidelines... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-24 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee has opened a new respiratory clinic to treat non-Covid-19 ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-25 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            The US has lifted a ban on a Malaysian medical glove maker it had accused of using forced labour, a ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-16 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                             Personal protective equipment used by healthcare workers are disposed in accordance to a comprehens... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-06 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            The first shipment of 28 ICU beds, specially ordered from China, has arrived in Malaysia and since b... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-12 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Final shipment of ICU beds arrive in Malaysia, all 100 now in local hospitals... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-02 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Disinfection exercises have been standardised by the Health Ministry, says Ismail Sabri... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-21 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Over 80 tonnes of fake sanitiser seized ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-20 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            Only five-member voluntary patrol team allowed in green zones starting June 20... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-27 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            "This will enable the tracking operation of cases from house to house for 14 days, ” in Kluang. A ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-10 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            The Malaysian returnees are also required to download the MySejahtera app as it will be used to moni... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-17 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            Army to assist cops in enforcing MCO from Sunday (March 22)... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-18 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            A total of 8,600 police personnel have been deployed nationwide to ensure that people abide by the M... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-21 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            Three tabligh members, including one suspected of having attended the recent rally at the Seri Petal... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-22 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            Police and the Armed Forces will help patrol supermarkets and markets to ensure the public adheres t... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-19 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            Johor govt: Malaysian returnees to undergo strict screening amid spike in Covid-19 cases in Singapor... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-12 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            Police drones monitor SOP compliance in public areas... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-28 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            Temperature screening at KL roadblocks, those with fever may be detained by army and police manning ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-24 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            Cops use drones to check if Raya celebrations comply with rules... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-06 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            The Malaysian government has introduced a pilot programme, a mobile app, to help monitor the spread ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-01 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            The MySejahtera application will utilise Quick Response (QR) codes beginning June 1 to facilitate se... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-10 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            Surveillance at country's borders to be beefed up, says PM... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-15 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            Movement control order (MCO) violators will now be arrested instead of being issued a compound notic... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-22 | 
                                                                                            Testing policy | 
                                                                                            Malaysia's targeted approach when it comes to mass testing for Covid-19 has shown good outcomes, say... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-15 | 
                                                                                            Testing policy | 
                                                                                            Health DG: Covid-19 patients must test negative twice before being discharged ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-05 | 
                                                                                            Visa restrictions | 
                                                                                            No action against foreigners who overstayed from Jan 1 until 14 days after end of MCO ... | 
                                                                                            The Star  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-18 | 
                                                                                            Visa restrictions | 
                                                                                            Holders of Expatriate Pass, Student Pass, Dependent Pass, Temporary Work Pass and MM2H Pass are not ... | 
                                                                                            International SOS  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-18 | 
                                                                                            Visa restrictions | 
                                                                                            Non-Sarawakian from Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah or foreign citizens are not allowed to enter Sarawak ... | 
                                                                                            International SOS  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-18 | 
                                                                                            Visa restrictions | 
                                                                                            Sabahan IC holders (with “H” or 12, 47, 48, 49” birth place indicator) are not allowed to fly ... | 
                                                                                            International SOS  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-13 | 
                                                                                            Visa restrictions | 
                                                                                            People travelling from a number of countries either complete ban or 14 days quarantine (if permanent... | 
                                                                                            International SOS  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-12 | 
                                                                                            Visa restrictions | 
                                                                                             Denmark joins China, South Korea, Japan, Iran and Italy on Malaysia’s Covid-19 entry ban list.... | 
                                                                                            Malay Mail  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-08 | 
                                                                                            Visa restrictions | 
                                                                                            No cruse ships allowed in ports.... | 
                                                                                            International SOS  |